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The cats tried Tidy Cats 24/7 preformace litter

Affiliate Links PR Sample Recently, I was selected to try a free product thanks to the Furbuddies community. The cats were selected to test a Tidy Cats litter product. I’ve used Tidy Cats litter on and off over the last 20 years. So I know the brand works well. the product The cats were selected to try Tidy Cats 24/7

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The Publishers Clearing House scam calls are back

It appears that the Publishers Clearing House scam calls are back. I had a call this week about this. The caller The call was from a Northern California number. 916-209-0722 I know I shouldn’t answer calls from unknown numbers, but sometimes I get calls from survey companies or research groups. As with most of these types of calls, there was

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Elementor Birthday Sale (ends 6/16/25)

Affiliate Links It’s Elementor’s 9th birthday. You can save on many of their great products. Elementor is much more than just a page/website builder now. They offer a variety of products that may suit your needs. They recently launched an accessibility tool named Ally. Elemenor also hosts your website. They now have Send, which is a site email service. This

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Dad’s and Grads sale at Belkin (ends 6/14/25

Affiliate Links Belkin has a sale going on now. Visit the link for full details. Dads & Grads Sale! 30% off purchase of $200+, 25% off purchase $150+ and 20% off purchase $80+ at Belkin! Valid 6/1-6/14

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IS OGX Renewing shampoo and Conditioner worth trying?

I recently came across a free sample offer for OGX haircare on Instagram, so I figured I’d give it a try. The products The samples arrived a few days to a week after I requested them. The Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco shampoo and conditioner were basic sample packs. They were attached to a card that had basic info on

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The crypto email scams are back

Affiliate Links As we know, crypto email scams aren’t anything new. I’ve shared about them many times in the past. You can check out the video post below. The scam is similar to the one I’m about to share. The email sender The email was sent from the following email: Heath Walsh xm******@*******************ns.com it appears they have captured a possibly

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Don’t reply back to Tax relief services calls

Earlier this week (6/3/25) my dad has a rather interesting scam call. I guess the new scam calls will be for tax relief services. The caller The call came from a Massachusetts number according to the area code. The phone number is: 1-774-409-8032 The call I didn’t answer the phone because I didn’t recognize the area code. So I waited

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Paramount Plus with Showtime bundle student discount ends 1/1/26

Affiliate Links If you are a student, Paramount Plus has a discount offer on its bundle plan. If you sign up for Paramount Plus with Showtime, plans start as low a $3.99. Verification is required. This offer may be for new subscribers only. Visit the link for full details. Special offer: Paramount+ plans start at $3.99/mo. for students. Redeem now!

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Dad & Grad Deals at Logitech (US & Canada) Ends 6/15/25

Affiliate Links Logitech has some good deals happening right now for US & Canadian Customers. Dads & Grads 20% US Only Dads & Grads 15% CA Only

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Stream all things Dexter(Paramount Plus with Showtime) (Promo) ends 7/13/25

Affiliate Links You can now stream all Dexter episodes from all 3 Dexter shows. If you don’t know, Dexter will be back in Dexter Resurrection. It will premiere in July on Showtime, or you can watch it on Paramount Plus with the Showtime bundle. If you’re a Dexter fan (like me), it’s exciting to see Michael C. Hall reprise the

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Teddy and Bear siamese cats.

Some of the Cats favorite Toys

Affiliate Links Earlier this week, I was doing some cleaning and came across a box of cat stuff in the closet. This was stuff that I had set aside for later use. Well, I had forgotten about it. Since Bear was helping me clean, I figured I’d give him something to play with. He loved this catnip-infused mouse I found.

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Frigidaire Portable AC (Model #GHPC142AA1) Video

Affiliate Links Intro/product overview: 0:00AC in use: 4:10 This unit retails for $719 USD (Frigidaire direct price). Price may vary by retailer. I was able to purchase this unit at a discounted price thanks to The Insiders. This is Model #GHPC142AA1. It offers 3 settings, wi-fi and smart device control. It doesn’t include a remote control but you can use

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Join Thayers Slayers ambassador Community

Post updated5/21/25 to include new referral link. Did you know that Thayers has an ambassador community? This is a new community you can join for free. They have possible free product offers but they do ask for social media content. I recently was able to claim a free bottle of Rose Petal Toner. Use my referral link when you sign

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Please be careful when taking medical advice from social platforms

I’ve come across some interesting posts on social media and community platforms lately. I saw someone list their medical issues and ask for advice on what to do. I think they were asking for further help managing their medical issues aside from what they were prescribed by their doctor. I understand that people may want advice on certain procedures or

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Tips on what to do if you ever mailed a legal notice

I would like to start by saying this isn’t legal advice. Over the weekend, I received a rather surprising letter. It was a legal notice from a law office. I opened the letter to see that someone with my name was being taken to court. I guess this woman didn’t pay her credit card bill, and it went to collections.

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8 Mailchimp alternatives

Affiliate Links If your looking for an alternative to Mailchimp for sending emails (for your site’s newsletter or shop) here are 8 sites you can look into. Mailchimp was great, but…. For those of us who used Mailchimp for a few years, we knew it was great. But since it was purchased by Intuit a while ag,o I noticed that

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Save on select products at Belkin (ad)

Affiliate Links You can save a percentage off select items at Belkin. Ends 5/17/2025 Spring into Savings! Up to 20% Off chargers, cables, and more at Belkin! Valid 5/12-5/17

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An update about the Brightown lights

Affiliate Links I created a quick video sharing an update about the Brightown lights. I purchased these lights back in December. I kept the white ones up in my backyard. So far, they have held up pretty well. They have been exposed to rain and recently 104°F heat. The plastic tubing is still intact. The lights have 8 lighting modes:

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Save at Logitech (Promo)

Affiliate Links Logitech has a sale happening now until June 1st 2025. You can save $30 or more on select orders. Visit the link to see which products qualify. Summer Season Kickoff

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Frigidaire Gallery 3-in-1 Portable AC Unit

Sponsored Affiliate Links PR Sample I purchased another Frigidaire AC unit from The Insiders recently. It arrived a few days ago. I’ll post photos once I unbox it. But you can check out the info below to learn more about it. The portable AC unit is a 3-in-1 portable AC. It includes everything you need to set it up in

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Are lifetime subscriptions a thing of the past?

Recently I was trying to use a photo app that i had bought last year from the Microsoft store. Well when I opened it I was met with a typical join our Pro service for $X for. So I thought “didn’t I buy this last year for the under $10 price.” So I set off to hunt for the invoice.

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Are Tide evo laundry tiles worth using?

Affiliate Links PR Sample I was able to request some samples of Tide Evo laundry detergent tiles. They arrived last week. I tried them over the weekend. The product Tide Evo tiles are similar to Tide Pods because they’re detergent without the plastic waste. The cardboard box was packed with info. The box included info on the product layers, ingredients,

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Thanks for the sample Scotch

Affiliate Links PR Sample I was able to selected a free sample from Scotch/3M recently. My sample arrived over the weekend. I selected Scotch Mount double sided mounting tape. This is the extreme indoor/outdoor option. The mounting tape can be used on metal, smooth stone, painted drywall just to name few surfaces. You can visit Scotch to see where the

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a long lost love wanted to leave me everything..Wait it’s a scam

I was going about my Saturday routine when I took some time to check out Instagram. I always check my hidden messages because I tend to weed out junk DMs or scam profiles that reach out for content collaborations. I was checking my creator profile when I encountered a new crypto scam. The message sender The profile that contacted me

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Mother’s day gift ideas

Affiliate Links Mother’s Day is approaching, so I thought I’d share a few gift ideas. INexpensive gifts There are a lot of inexpensive gifts you can give your mom. You can create a gift basket or a gift bag. Here are a few items that may interest you. Skincare Here are a few skinsets that are under $25 USD. BYOMA

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